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Transcript of Dementia-Friendly Communties

Questions are welcomedPersonal InterestPersonal experience with a family member who suffered from dementiaIntroduced to the topic on exchange to the United Kingdom in 2013Interest in inclusive planning and design, particularly in regards to planning for the most vulnerable members of society

Study Trip "People with dementia, and others with cognitive impairment,are constantly unnecessarily disabled by incomprehensible environments. We should do all we can to help them remain independent by giving due thought and attention to them. We do it for people with visual and hearing impairment and for those with mobility problems. It is time we addressed the needs of people with cognitive impairment so they can participate as fully as possible in society." (Marshall, in Burton & Mitchell 2006, p. Foreword)MAYJUNEAUGUSTJULYAPRILMARCHWeeks 1-4Thursday 20th: Seminar PresentationFriday 28th: Full Research Project Proposal Refer proposal to Griffith University Human Research Ethics Committee for assessmentSunday 30th: Submit Literature Review to Caryl prior to study tripSEPTEMBERWeekS 5-8WeekS 9-12Project TimelineDementia-friendly communities: Wednesday 2nd - Friday 4th: Study Trip to Port Macquarie; Collect data during tripAnalyse study trip data

Student: Emily SprouleThesis Aims & ObjectivesBackground"I am undertaking my honours project in the field of dementia-friendly communities, because I believe there is a need for planners to recognise the needs and requirements of these vulnerable citizens in the planning and design of communities and public spaces. By planning for vulnerable citizens, including those suffering both physical and mental (especially dementia) disabilities, a general societal awareness of difference can be advocated that will go some way to achieving more inclusive and equitable planning agendas and urban design outcomes."Research DesignTo: Port MacquarieDate: Wednesday 2nd April - Friday 4th AprilSchedule: Meet project team, including MP Mrs Leslie WilliamsTour dementia-friendly initiativesAttend 'Dementia-Friendly Communities involving people with Dementia' workshopIndicative Report StructureChapter 1: Introduction1.1 Problem Statement1.2 Research Aims and Objectives1.3 Research Scope1.4 Structure of Thesis

Chapter 6: Findings and DiscussionChapter 7: Conclusion7.1 Introduction7.2 Research Contributions for Planning Theory and Practice7.3 Research Limitations7.4 Opportunities for Further Research7.5 Research and Project Reflections

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AppendicesNOTE: Meetings with Dr Caryl Bosman (supervisor) are scheduled for Tuesday 9.00-10.00am every week for the duration of the project, and that reviewing and editing of the Honours Research Project by will be undertaken systematically at the completion of each chapter.Referral to the Griffith University Human Research Ethics Committee for assessmentGot Ethics?Dementia: Causes 'loss of memory, intellect, rationality, social skills and physical functioning' (Alzheimer's Australia 2013) Relatively new concept, and even more recent practice, in relation to the communities and outdoor environments (Local Government Association 2012; Mitchell , L. et. al. 2003)Prior focus on physical and sensory impairments, not cognitive (Blackman, T. et. al. 2003; Burton & Mitchell 2006)Social stigma Data CollectionData AnalysisFindingsQualitativeDesktop StudyPersonal ConversationPhotographs and observationsTable 1. Indicative budget and funding sourcesAnalyse study trip dataReflect on literature review and update as appropriate

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Prior, P. 2012, Knowing the foundations of dementia friendly communities for the North East, North East Dementia Alliance, United Kingdom.

Regnier, V. 2009, ‘The role of the outdoors in residential environments for aging and outdoor environments for people with dementia’, Health Environments Research and Design Journal, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 114-17.